Consul-General Visits Kobay Technology Berhad
2026/10/6
On October 6th, Mr. Shinya Machida, Consul-General of Japan in Penang, visited Kobay Technology Berhad in George Town, Penang, where he received a briefing from Mr. Koay Hean Eng, Chief Executive Officer, and other company executives on the company’s business activities, developments in the semiconductor and AI-related sectors, human resource development, and business ties with Japanese companies.
Kobay, established in 1984, is a Malaysian technology and manufacturing company engaged in a wide range of activities, including precision machining, metal component manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, and aerospace components. The company has expanded its manufacturing capabilities alongside the development of Penang’s semiconductor industry and, in recent years, has also been strengthening its activities in AI server assembly and testing, as well as related advanced technologies.
Mr. Koay and other executives explained how the company has developed integrated manufacturing capabilities, ranging from component production to electronics assembly and testing, to meet diverse customer needs. They also highlighted Kobay’s longstanding business relationships with Japanese companies and its high regard for Japanese-made machine tools. In addition, they expressed a positive interest in developing technical talent and accepting interns from Japanese universities. Mr. Machida expressed his hope that technological and business cooperation with Japanese companies, as well as human resource exchanges with Japanese universities, would further develop.
The Consulate-General of Japan in Penang will continue to closely follow developments involving promising companies in Malaysia, particularly in Penang, as well as companies and industries being promoted by the Federal and State Governments and will do its utmost to support further industrial cooperation between Japan and Malaysia.
Kobay, established in 1984, is a Malaysian technology and manufacturing company engaged in a wide range of activities, including precision machining, metal component manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, and aerospace components. The company has expanded its manufacturing capabilities alongside the development of Penang’s semiconductor industry and, in recent years, has also been strengthening its activities in AI server assembly and testing, as well as related advanced technologies.
Mr. Koay and other executives explained how the company has developed integrated manufacturing capabilities, ranging from component production to electronics assembly and testing, to meet diverse customer needs. They also highlighted Kobay’s longstanding business relationships with Japanese companies and its high regard for Japanese-made machine tools. In addition, they expressed a positive interest in developing technical talent and accepting interns from Japanese universities. Mr. Machida expressed his hope that technological and business cooperation with Japanese companies, as well as human resource exchanges with Japanese universities, would further develop.
The Consulate-General of Japan in Penang will continue to closely follow developments involving promising companies in Malaysia, particularly in Penang, as well as companies and industries being promoted by the Federal and State Governments and will do its utmost to support further industrial cooperation between Japan and Malaysia.